Crispy Garlic Chicken with Asparagus is an easy 30 minute meal with crispy breaded chicken and crisp and tender asparagus. This is a family favorite meal!
We love asparagus in our family. Be sure to try these other techniques to cook asparagus as your side. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Roasted Lemon Parmesan Asparagus, or Parmesan Herb Asparagus Fries.
Crispy Garlic Chicken with Asparagus
I am officially a dance mom. My little girl had her dance recital last week and I had to learn the ins and outs of what is required at a dance recital. I made the mistake of not putting any makeup on her for her pictures and quickly learned that they need full-on makeup for their performances. It is sure crazy putting on makeup for your three-year-old, but she sure looked cute. I think three-year-olds are so funny to watch perform. They just follow along and make up their own thing and look so cute while doing it. We had so much fun watching her and hopefully, I won’t be too crazy in my new role as a dance mom! ha!
We had this crispy garlic chicken right before her performance and it is a family favorite meal. I love it because it is ready in just 30 minutes and a meal that my entire family loves.
How do you make fried chicken in a pan?
You need a good breading that will stick to the chicken as you fry it in the pan. Dip the chicken in the butter, then the breadcrumb mixture, and place it in a skillet with two tablespoons of melted butter. Cook on each side for 3-4 minutes until it is crispy and brown. Do not flip the chicken too soon so that the outside can get crispy before turning.
How do I cook fresh asparagus on the stove?
Once the chicken is done, set aside on a plate. Add 2 tablespoons of butter back to the pan and add asparagus. Cook for about 10 minutes turning the asparagus until it is tender.
I can count on this meal to be a huge hit every time I make it. We love the buttery crispy coating on the chicken and the tender asparagus. This makes a great meal in one with the chicken and the veggies. And we love to serve it with some rice and a crusty bagette.
I know that your family will love this meal just as much as we do!
Spicy Paprika & Lime Chicken Tenderloins
These Spicy Paprika and Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins are a great addition to your BBQ repertoire. Take your taste buds to the Caribbean, Mexico or Spain on a little holiday! Can be cooked outdoors or on a stove. Paleo, Whole30, Keto, gluten-free.
Paprika & Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins
Whether you’re heating up the BBQ on a warm summer’s day or you need to give your skillet a bit of a workout, this is a fabulous chicken recipe that I know you will love.
My paprika lime chicken tenderloins are tender and juicy. The spices and citrus used in the marinade will take your taste buds on a little holiday to the Caribbean, Mexico or Spain – your pick!
I used chicken tenderloins because I find the meat more tender than the rest of the chicken breast and it’s easier to work with than the chicken thighs. You can use any chicken meat you like, just adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the pieces. This marinade will also work well with turkey, pork, quail, prawns and even beef.
What Are Chicken Tenderloins?
Still confused about what chicken tenderloins are? They are short, thin cuts taken from beneath the breast of the bird. You might find that some grocers will sell thinner slices of breast meat and call it chicken tenderloins or tender. They tend to be softer than chicken breast when cooked BUT should not be overcooked, they don’t need as long as the chicken breast.
Nutritionally speaking, they are the same as chicken breast meat – high in protein, minerals, low in calories and fat.
Make-Ahead Tip For Paprika Lime Chicken
The chicken tenderloins can be marinated ahead of time for an even more robust flavour; keep uncooked in the fridge for maximum of 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months and simply defrost overnight in the fridge before you want to use it.
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Description
Grilled paprika and lime grilled chicken tenderloins are great with any side dish and can be used in salads, tacos, and wraps. Can be cooked outdoors or on a stove.
- Mix the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Rinse the chicken and cut larger pieces in half.
- Using your hands, rub the chicken with the marinade. Leave in the bowl, wrap with cling wrap and set aside in the fridge for at least one hour before grilling.
- If using a grill plate or a skillet on your stove, heat one teaspoon of coconut oil until sizzling hot. Fry the chicken pieces for 4 minutes on each side and then remove to a plate to rest. Make sure not to overcrowd the frying pan or you will end up with too much meat juice and stewed rather than grilled chicken.
- If using a BBQ, heat the plate to sizzling hot and either spray with olive oil or brush with coconut oil. Place chicken pieces on the plate with a little space in between and cook for 4 minutes on each side on medium/high heat with the lid on.
- Remove cooked chicken to a serving plate and drizzle with lime juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 tenderloins
- Calories: 331
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 783.6 mg
- Fat: 16.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.4 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 41.3 g
- Cholesterol: 131.4 mg
Keywords: Tenderloins, Chicken, Paprika, Lime, BBQ, Grilling, Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30
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